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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

224 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 12

The Broken Hill Show

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1899 · page 2

THE Brokern Hill P. and A. Association this year fixed the date of its annnal show so as not to in any way interfere with any other function. The result…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1899 · page 4

Betting on the two Cups is practically unaltered. Scorn has hardened slightly for the Derby and Dewey is in demand for the Caulfield Cup. At the settling to-day over…

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The Mining Fair. a Successful First Night. In Spite of the Weather

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1899 · page 2

INFLUENZA was preva'ent and the weather was about as bad as it could be; but the influenza cannot spoil nor the weatherdisturb the Very Rev. Father Connolly when he is…

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The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 October 1899 · page 3

THE stallholders at the Mining Fair have settled down for a week's prosperous business. They have started well, and if the close is anything like the beginning the…

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AMUSHMENT. The Alma Fair

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 October 1899 · page 2

THE dance social held last night in Hegarty's Hall in aid of the funds of the forthcoming Alma Fair was well attended, and about 60 couple spent an enjoyable evening. The…

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The Comjng Show

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 October 1899 · page 3

LAST night a meeting of the Pastoral and Agricultural Association took place at Finn's Royal Hotel, the president (Mr. L. Cohoun) in the chair…

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The following appeared in yesterday late Edition:THE Victorian Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph] Traininer Notes. MELBOURNE, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 October 1899 · page 1

Caunied training was interupted by the rain this morning though the early starters had some good gallops. Mora ran once round at a working pace, the last nine…

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The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 2

There was a gay and festive throng at the Mining Fair last night, and the energetic skirmishers for the "nimble shilling" should have had a happy time. The visitors…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] The Victorian Carnival. Latest Betting, Scratchings, and Notes. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 3

There is no alteration in Caulfield Cup betting, as quoted yesterday by Hr, S. Oxeuharn. La Carabine was backed yesterday for a…

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The following appetred in yesterday's Third Edition:— Victorian Racing Carnival. On the Training Track. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 1

On the Flemington track to-day work was interfered with by rain. Cocos, Dewey, and Flodden did a mile in 1 minute 50 seconds, Flodden being in front at…

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The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1899 · page 2

Business was as brisk as usual at the Mining Fair last night, and there was abundance of amusement far those who came toget it. All fancy fairs are very much alike; they differ…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1899 · page 3

Consequent upon the racing at Caulfield yesterday, Dewey has hardened to 5 to 1 for the Caulfield Cup, and Gauleon is now firm at 12 to 1. Mr. Oxenhnm's other prices are…

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The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 2

Another successful night was spent at the Fair. The attendance was very satisfactory, and the various attractions seem to be as strong as ever. Members of Mr. Southcombe's…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. Latest Betting. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 4

Following are the latest betting quotationa:— Caulfield Cup: 6 to 1 v. Dewey and Mora, 7 to 1 v. Scorn, 10 to 1 v. Gauloon and Egypt…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. On the Training Track. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 1

The weather was mild at Flemington this morning. The tracks were in good order. Parthian ran a mile in 1 minute 48 seconds. Cremona…

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The Mining Fair

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

The Mining Fair is drawing to a close, but the end promises to be as vigorous as the beginning. Last night the audience was very pleased, for the entertainment was both…

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Victorian Racing Carnival. Latest Betting, &c. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

The betting market last night was exceedingly quiet, very few transactions being reported. Mora is an offer for the Caulfield Cup at 7 to 1; Dewey at 5, the…

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The Coming Show. Making Final Arrangements

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Broken Hill Pastoral and Agricultural Association was hold last night at Supple's Denver City Hotel. Mr. J. Penrose presided…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing Carnival. On the Track. MELBOURNE, Friday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

At Flemington to-day (Friday) Ballistite ran a mile in 1 minute 48 seconds. Scorn, La Carabine, and Revenue did six furlongs on the sand in 1 minute 18½ seconds; Alva did…

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The Victorian Racing Carnival. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 October 1899 · page 4

Blue Metal, Claron, Gonaro, ana Fitzroy depart from Sydney for Melbourne to-night. Dewey waa a bad horse for the ring on Saturday, more particularly for the New South…

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